A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3315446 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316831 epoch_slot_no: 12031 block_no: 3315291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2397 time: 2019-10-31 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b58fcabe8bf9e79ed2f3b6554b2e20de9e8dbd96ca10da43d42cfab5fc18841Block Operator
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